Origin
Hartford, VT
Afternoon in Hartford on Saturday
Local time
3:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartford, VT to Lyndonville, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
67.9 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hartford, VT
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Lyndonville, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hartford, VT to Lyndonville, VT covers 67.9 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 91, Christian Street, Broad Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64.6 miles on I 91. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 64.6 mi | 1h 14m |
| Christian Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Broad Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Bugbee Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Memorial Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 64.6 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, VT and Lyndonville, VT.
1
Start on Christian Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Christian Street
2
Turn sharp right onto Bugbee Street
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Bugbee Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 91 North
4
Merge onto I 91
65 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
I 91
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 23
Toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke
6
Turn right onto US 5
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Memorial Drive
7
Continue on US 5
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
8
Turn left onto VT 122 ALT
73 ft
·
1 sec
·
Center Street
9
Arrive at destination
VT 122 ALT
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.9 miles from Hartford, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 91 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 66.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Bugbee Street
Turn sharp right onto Bugbee Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 91 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 91 North
3
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 91
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
66.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 23
Toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke
4
66.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
US 5 / Memorial Drive
Turn right onto US 5 / Memorial Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.93 one way
$21.86 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $12.03 | $24.05 |
| premium | $4.86 | $13.00 | $26.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.99 | $29.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.13 | $3.26 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.51 | $4.35 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lyndonville, VT
Afternoon in Lyndonville on Saturday
Local time
3:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Newbury, VT
34 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
16 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
67.9 mi in 1h 20m, mostly highway — 64.6 mi of that is on I 91.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64.6 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Christian Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Bugbee Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hartford, VT to Lyndonville, VT is easy. At 1h 20m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Bugbee Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
846 ft
392 ft
Total Climb
826 ft
Total Descent
509 ft
Highest Point
846 ft
~33.9 mi in
Elevation Range
453 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 67.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 64.6 miles on I 91. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through VT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Bugbee Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes — Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lyndonville, VT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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